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Which structures in the tonsils trap bacteria and other foreign material?

The tonsils primarily trap bacteria and other foreign material through their crypts, which are deep crevices that can collect debris. The tonsils also contain lymphoid tissue, specifically lymphocytes, which help to detect and respond to pathogens that are trapped in the tonsils.


What tonsils are located at the back of the tongue?

The lingual tonsils are located at the back of the tongue. They are a collection of lymphoid tissue that help protect the body from infections.


Is getting your tonsils removed dangerous?

No, getting your tonsils removed is not dangerous. All your tonsils do is help with your immunity, if you get them removed it will not be a big deal. Hope this helped:)


Is tonsils considered one tissue?

Tonsils are actually a collection of lymphoid tissue, not a single tissue. There are several types of tonsils in the body, including palatine, lingual, and pharyngeal tonsils. These tonsils work together to help protect the body from infections.


Do tonsils cause diseases?

Tonsils do not cause diseases.They help prevent certain illnesses. Yours Truly, cmf3225


Do tonsils have taste buds?

Tonsils do not have taste buds. The tonsils are part of the immune system and help protect against infections by trapping bacteria and viruses. Taste buds are located on the tongue and help to detect flavors in food.


How do tonsils and adenoids help protect one's respiratory system?

tonsils and adenoids lay at the back of our throat and they help fight of germs that may be inhaled or eaten


Besides the palatine tonsils what other tonsils do humans possess?

Humans also possess lingual tonsils at the base of the tongue and pharyngeal tonsils, commonly known as adenoids, located in the back of the throat. These tonsils, along with the palatine tonsils, are part of the lymphatic system and help protect the body against infections.


What do your tonsles do?

Your tonsils used to help digest food that cave men ate but we still have them now. Our tonsils can now keep dust out of our bodies but if your suffering from tonsillitis ill agree tonsils can be a pain.


How are tonsil rocks formed?

Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are caused by an accumulation of sulfur-producing bacteria and debris that become lodged in the tonsils. The debris, which can include mucus from post nasal drip, putrifies in the back of your throat and collects in the tonsil crypts (small pockets which appear on the surface of the tonsils).


Do cows have toncsals?

If you mean tonsils, then yes, they do have them.


How does getting your tonsils taken out help you not to have sore throat troubles like strep throat?

Your tonsils build up bacteria causing an irritation in the back of the throat so when you get your tonsils removed you don't have to worry about it.